Building Engineer Jobs in Texas

Building engineer jobs in Texas are in strong demand, with active hiring across commercial real estate, healthcare campuses, and large corporate facilities from entry-level technicians through senior chief engineers. Houston, Dallas, and Austin lead in open positions, backed by major employers like CBRE, JLL, and Brookfield Properties, which maintain substantial Texas operations across Class A office towers, mixed-use developments, and institutional campuses. HVAC systems expertise, building automation and controls, and preventive maintenance program management are the most consistently sought specialties in Texas listings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles112+
Top employerCBRE
Top cityDallas, TX
Cities hiring35
Work type79% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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CBRE
Building Engineer
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Building Engineer
CBRE
Denton, Texas
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
CFC Universal Certification
10,000+

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CBRE
Mobile Building Engineer
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CBRE
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Mobile Building Engineer
CBRE
Houston, Texas
Business Analysis
Data Analytics
Data Science
$55k - $65k/yr
CFC Universal Certification
10,000+

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Graymatter
Senior Control Systems Engineer - Building Automation
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Senior Control Systems Engineer - Building Automation
Graymatter
San Antonio, Texas
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
2-10

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Graymatter
Control Systems Engineer II - Building Automation
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Control Systems Engineer II - Building Automation
Graymatter
San Antonio, Texas
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
2-10

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CCS Facility Services
Building Engineer
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Building Engineer
CCS Facility Services
San Antonio, Texas
Maintenance & Repair
Quality Control
Skilled Trades
EPA Refrigeration Certification
1,001-5,000

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Building Engineer Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

San Antonio
11 jobs
Plano
6 jobs
Irving
4 jobs
Denton
2 jobs
Amarillo
2 jobs
Katy
1 job

Building Engineer Job Market in Texas

A snapshot from current Texas openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • CBRE
    CBRE26
  • Lincoln Property Company
    Lincoln Property Company9
  • JLL
    JLL5
  • Newmark
    Newmark3
  • Graymatter
    Graymatter3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Staffing & Recruiting
  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Investment & Asset Management
  • Manufacturing

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in building engineer jobs across Texas.

  • Valid Texas State Low-Pressure Boiler Operator license or engineer license recognized in Texas
  • Three or more years of hands-on experience maintaining commercial building mechanical systems
  • Proficiency with building automation systems such as Johnson Controls, Siemens, or Tridium Niagara
  • EPA 608 Universal certification for handling refrigerants in HVAC systems
  • Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and life-safety systems
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and architectural blueprints and schematics

Building Engineer Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a building engineer in Texas?

Most building engineers in Texas enter through a combination of vocational or associate-level training in HVAC, mechanical systems, or facilities maintenance and on-the-job experience. Texas does not require a universal building engineer license, but many employers expect an EPA 608 certification and, for roles involving boilers, a Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation low-pressure boiler operator license. Completing an apprenticeship or facilities technician program strengthens candidacy significantly.

Which companies hire building engineers in Texas?

Employers hiring building engineers in Texas right now include CBRE, Lincoln Property Company, and JLL, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's concentration of large commercial real estate portfolios, hospital systems, and corporate campuses creates consistent demand from property management firms and healthcare institutions alike.

Which Texas cities have the most building engineer jobs?

Dallas, Houston, and Austin are the Texas cities with the most building engineer openings. Houston drives volume through its dense commercial office market and large medical center campuses, Dallas through its corporate headquarters and high-rise real estate portfolio, and Austin through a growing technology and mixed-use development sector that has added substantial managed building inventory over the past decade.

Are there remote building engineer jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. Building engineering is fundamentally hands-on work tied to physical systems inside specific facilities, so most roles require full on-site presence. About 21% of building engineer openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those positions tend to involve portfolio-level oversight, energy analytics, or building automation system monitoring rather than day-to-day mechanical maintenance.

How can I get hired as a building engineer in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying for a facilities technician or building maintenance technician role, which large Texas property management companies and hospital systems use to bring in candidates who then advance to engineer titles. CBRE and JLL both run structured technician-to-engineer pipelines at their Texas managed properties. Earning an EPA 608 certification and a Texas boiler operator license before applying gives a candidate a clear edge, and community college HVAC programs at schools like Houston Community College or Dallas College align closely with what Texas employers expect at the entry level.

Where can I find and apply to building engineer jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to building engineer jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Texas locations. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and target city, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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